Dispute Resolution - Bolivia
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What the Team is Known For
Wayar & Von Borries Abogados fields an acclaimed dispute resolution department which garners praise for its significant activity in Bolivia's arbitration and litigation ambit. With offices in La Paz and Santa Cruz, the team routinely handles highly sensitive cases before the judiciary, including compensation demands, contractual breaches and unfair competition claims. The firm's client roster features distinguished domestic and multinational companies operating in the technology, oil and gas and construction industries.
Strengths
Wayar & Von Borries Abogados is well established in both arbitration and litigation, demonstrating the expertise, experience and resources required to manage complex and demanding matters effectively.
Wayar & Von Borries Abogados benefits from a strong team of partners with extensive experience across complex matters. The firm is recognised for its excellent client service, responsiveness and ability to provide effective support on challenging issues.
Work Highlights
Wayar & Von Borries Abogados represented Shell in an investment treaty dispute under the Bilateral Investment Treaty between the United Kingdom and Bolivia arising from measures adopted by the Bolivian state and its instrumentalities against Shell Bolivia and its shareholders.
Notable practitioners
Revered partner Bernardo Wayar Caballero shows significant prowess on commercial and investor-state arbitration cases, as well as on civil litigation proceedings in Bolivia. He also has experience assisting clients in unfair competition and construction contract disputes, as well as white-collar crime investigations.
Bernardo Wayar Caballero consistently performs to a high standard, presenting the strengths of each matter clearly and effectively. His arguments are well structured and persuasive.
Bernardo Wayar Caballero is one of the leading dispute resolution lawyers in Bolivia, combining a high level of commercial understanding with exceptional client service.
Key partner Bernardo Wayar Ocampo offers experience in arbitration, as well as in civil and commercial litigation mandates in Bolivia.
Bernardo Wayar Ocampo is recognised for his ability to handle highly complex cases in the dispute resolution field.
